Plymouth County and Wareham Town property record for 8 Railroad Ave, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,096 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,810 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (May 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $2,660 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WARE M:00006 B:000 L:1026B |
| Primary APN | WARE M:00006 B:000 L:1026B |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,096 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,276 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,096 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,096 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,810 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 8 RAILROAD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BUZZARDS BAY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02532-4702 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SC |
| Legal Subdivision | LONE NECK |
| Legal Lot Number | 1026B |
| Jurisdiction | WAREHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAREHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 545300 |
8 Railroad Ave is held in a trust since May 2001.
Source: Plymouth County and Wareham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 35 MAPLE ST, BUZZARDS BAY, MA 02532-5220 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 21, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 21, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 21, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 19864 / 348 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Railroad Ave was $2,660, down 18.5% from the year before.
Source: Plymouth County and Wareham Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Plymouth County |
| County Subdivision | Wareham Town |
| Unified School District | Wareham School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,660.00 (-18.48%) | $310,800 (+4.58%) Land $93,200 Building $217,600 | $398,052 (+19.78%) |
| 2025 | $3,263.00 (-2.01%) | $297,200 (+4.24%) Land $93,200 Building $204,000 | $332,310 |
| 2024 | $3,330.00 (+6.25%) | $285,100 (+11.89%) Land $72,800 Building $212,300 | |
| 2023 | $3,134.00 | $254,800 Land $66,100 Building $188,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Railroad Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone VE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 48 (1978–2005) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 48 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2005 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 8 Railroad Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ONSET FIRE DISTRICTWATER DEPT. serves 5,392 people · EPA ID MA4310003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli resolved · May 2019 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 192 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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